Police have launched an investigation into a major fraud and money laundering case involving customs officers.
In a message to the media, Police said that the allegations against several customs officers have come to their attention. Police further said that they are now actively investigating the case.
However, the Police did not give any more information about the case including how many customs officers were involved and how the fraud was committed.
The Press have come to know that Police are investigating how MVR 400 million passed through the bank accounts of several customs officers.
The outlet also knows that about 20 officers committed the crime and the money was obtained through duty fraud and other services provided by the customs.
The scam also involved senior employees of the agency.
Customs has been accused of various bribery cases in the past. In October last year, a case of illegal imports of goods was reported. Some of the agency's employees have been fired in such cases.
